So you’ve got littles under 11 and you think sand in the van is the worst part of summer backseaters? Just wait til the brooding grind of a bored 16yo without a car, sense of summer joy, or the sleep schedule of a bear? They don’t know it, but It’s not your fault. We explore how summers can shape teens for the better, the health benefits of Nerd Clusters, ADHD, Cheese Based Meals, your emails and more! Enjoy the show! Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.faceboo...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 9 min
On the count of 3, name the first thing you think of when it comes to State Fairs…One…Two…and if it’s not Corndog, you are all wrong, backseaters! For those who said anxiety, germs, and questionable animal smells, this episode is also for you. Let us know how you’re enjoying those life-threatning rides or deep fried [insert anything here] treats this summer. In addition we get to some of your emails and more! Enjoy the show! Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www....
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 5 min
For the very first time, we are excited to not only have Nic Novicki on the podcast today, but that it’s also happening WHILE the Little People of America Conference is happening in San Diego! I mean, this is basically LIVE TV at this point. We had a wonderful time joining him at the conference earlier this week and we get into the comedy show he hosted, the incredible sacred community we got to participate with, why AI elevators are a terrible idea, and much more! Enjoy the show! Join us at the...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min
In observation of the Holiday week, flight delays, lost backpacks, and competing travel schedules we’re happy to bring you this throwback episode to get you ready for those summer road trips! Join us again next week for all new episode of Don’t Make Me Come Back There! I hope you brought an extra pair of clothes on the carry-on backseaters, because our podcast journey may be delayed, on the rails, off the rails, canceled, or producing those traveling toots. One way or another, we’ll make it toge...
Jul 03, 2025•53 min
With Summer upon us you know what that means? Road Trips. And what road trip is complete without a mass duffle of gas station snacks causing carpet crumbles, melted candy on the dash, and the smell of vacuum sealed dried meats. We’re here to deliver your fan favorites this week in our Gas Station Snacks Bracket, voted upon by YOU on the Facebook Fan Page. The results, are haunting. Enjoy the show! Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinni...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Amusement comes in many forms backseaters, and while our show like so many is fun for the whole family, we’re certainly know that it’s definitely not for teens. Is it too much for ask for just a touch of connection, even with a touch of side eye. Well, while we navigate that tension we also answer you emails and take a look back on fathers day! Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy Enjoy the show! Watch the show every wee...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Today we venture in the bazaar that is all things Volleyball Tournaments. Full of surprises, heckling with vendors, a variety of smells, non stop sound, and a sea of activity only for the brave to venture. Watch out for those wild serves though! In addition Mel gets the giggles, Dustin leaves her in Vegas to escape his responsibilities and much more! Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy Enjoy the show! Watch the show eve...
Jun 12, 2025•58 min
As we get closer to Father’s day, 3 words come to mind that we’d love to hear from our mother’s, sisters, or even a friend on facebook, relayed, from your own dads…We share that deep sentiment with our friend and hitchhiker today, Derrick Stroup! We get into his early life talents in sports, but also theater? His parents personality dynamics, and so much more! Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy Enjoy the show! Watch th...
Jun 05, 2025•45 min
If we don’t say it enough, let us say it again, we are SO grateful for you, backseaters. For showing up, sharing the show, and spreading the laughs with us week after week. And speaking of gratitude, you can thank today’s guest Anjelah Johnson for hopping on with us today to talk about her own newfound motivation for giving thanks. In addition, she talks to use about taking her family on tour, having one foot in and one foot our of the industry, why Hollywood gives her the ick, how she was the f...
May 28, 2025•56 min
They said we’d never do it. They said, it “seemed unlikely” that it could be good…Well, today backseaters, buckle up, we’re putting our taste buds to the test with a strong round of instant coffee tastings! We pair that with a breakdown on why Nordstrom Rack is a necessary errand on the weeknight date list, how birthing humans may be the greatest human flex out there, your emails, and more! Got a Favorite Thrift store outfit find? Let us know at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: h...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Greg Warren returns to the show with all new moves, chants, and pom poms in hand. There’s no denying that Greg goes above and beyond for his bits, and today is no exception. We hear about his no lose attitude, dehydration problems, and much more! Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy Enjoy the show! Watch the show every week over at Nateland Entertainment:: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzAzMoLwjQTuyqu2QFFzvQQ Don't Ma...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Can you hear me now? Shake your head yes if you’re millennial who rarely has technology issues? All of you, well, that’s one thing Brad Upton would agree we’re all good at, for better or worse! Brad joins us today to share his incredible mid-life as a professional track athlete, racing horror stories, current coaching perspectives, and lifelong comedy career. The Seattle native also shares a rare look into his origin story where even Bill Nye the Science Guy makes an appearance. Join us at Dusti...
May 08, 2025•1 hr
Can you hear me now? Shake your head yes if you’re millennial who rarely has technology issues? All of you, well, that’s one thing Brad Upton would agree we’re all good at, for better or worse! Brad joins us today to share his incredible mid-life as a professional track athlete, racing horror stories, current coaching perspectives, and lifelong comedy career. The Seattle native also shares a rare look into his origin story where even Bill Nye the Science Guy makes an appearance. Join us at Dusti...
May 01, 2025•56 min
Across America, countless families with kids share the joys, tears, and flags of none other than Little League. Gotta cancel spring beach plans for a game? No problem! Missing church for post-season playoffs? Save me a seat! We breaks own what makes little league so fantastic, Mel drops a sizzling take on hotel buffets, we share your cry kit movies list, and much more! Was Mel out of line about the Hotel Buffet?! Tell us at Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/gro...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Word on the street backseaters is Steven Rogers is dating again and we’ve got to make some decisions together; is having two cats and being single a red flag? Does he talk about being a comedian on a first date? Is it actual a good things to “be yourself”? We also determine how to stop the Chicken Jockey craze caused by the Minecraft movie’s wild success, talk about our amazing stay at the prestigious Songbird Penthouse in Nashville, what movies make Steven’s “Cry Kit”, flying with an unforgetta...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 10 min
What’s better than a warm summer day, cold beverage in hand, towel in the other, on your way to the pool for what is usually a good time, unless it’s for your first swim lesson in front of your kids, other kids, and other speedo sporting aquamen just trying to get some laps in between meetings. Well, that’s was Brian Bates experience and he can’t wait to tell us all about it. Breakfast gives us the update on raising a kid as an older adult, ,how his comedy has changed, potty training, and much m...
Apr 10, 2025•54 min
Parents of small children, where are you right now? In your car? In the snow? Rain? The pit of despair? Has the light and glimmer of a hope to be a glorious parent faded from your eyes? Well, Chappell Roan has an opinion about that and so do we! We descend into her hot to go take on this in addition to some weekend college visit recap, and your emails. Was Chappell Roan right about her take on parenting? Let us know at Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/d...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Backseaters, scoot on over for today’s hitchhiking fun uncle, John Crist! He arrived early on the call and ready to dive into our chat on sending reels to your loved ones, self-reflection and validation, picking and winning fights on social media, sports parents in the group texts, gossip, and what Mel really thinks about during communion. To participate in fun extra activities such as this in the future, make sure to Join us at Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.co...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min
It’s that special tournament time of year back seaters, where we come together to pick our top four favorite um, snacks that we love to steal from our kids lunches? That’s right. We asked you, what are the best kids snacks that you love to eat, and we put together an incredible bracket to decide which snack rules them all! We break down the top 16 snacks round by round, and get to a couple a couple emails. To participate in fun extra activities such as this in the future, make sure to Join us at...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min
If you’re are the kind of person that really loves your weekends backseters, then I’d strongly advise against kids. Now, on the other hand, if you’re a fan of cults, then having kids who play travel sports is your ticket through those heavenly gates of parenting. We break down Mel’s weekend of Volleyball and Dustin gets the small town treatment in Nebraska like no other. Join us at Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy Enjoy the show! W...
Mar 13, 2025•58 min
It's not for the weak, it's not for your teacher, grandparent, neighbor, or friend. You guess it yet? It's puke. Coming off 7 days of in home mayhem and a tornado of liquids, Mel brings us her top tips for making it through the trenches, rubber gloved and bleach blasting your way to victory. We also get into your emails and more. Let us know your top Parenting Sick Day Tips at Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy Enjoy the show! Watch ...
Mar 06, 2025•58 min
When it’s below 30 in Minnesota, it’s the kind thing to pickup those stranded highway hitchhikers and we did just that! We caught Kelsey Cook and her cat Mia on the show today to hear all about her new midwest life, her parents incredible careers and successes, totally normal life with her boyfriend Chad Daniels, and more. In addition, Mel prepared the most amazing Girl Scout Cookie and Coffee pairing experience provided by Public Square Coffee, including 9 tastings and our response and ratings!...
Feb 27, 2025•55 min
The great Aaron Weber joins us today on show, and was he late? Sure was. Do we care? Nope. When you’ve gotta newborn in in tow, you get a pass on basically, everything. He shares all about his newfound parenting revelations, embraces car seat safety, we answer if we have a favorite child, your emails and more! Let us know about your favorite child at Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy Enjoy the show! Watch the show every week over at...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr
That very special lovey dovey romantic day is upon us and if you need that sorta over-the-top self affirming song and dance to show love to that special someone, then we’re glad you’ve got that. We may take a different approach, and you’ll just have to listen to check out that hot take because today, we’re digging into all your Holiday Hot Takes for Valentine’s Day. Join us at Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy Enjoy the show! Watch ...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min
You probably didn’t notice, but Buzzfeed was so kind to let us know that a study on Middle Children, and their observable adult character traits, is going Viral this week! We’re excited for Mel to confirm or deny if the data stacks up, and let us know your thoughts on the Facebook group. In addition, we break down our weekend in Vegas with Nateland and Dustin’s upcoming appearance on MLB Network and The Social in Canada. We also want to know your household pet peeves (IE clean dishes, bathroom, ...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 1 min
It’s been a journey backseaters, but Dustin is happy to report that after 20 years of marriage that he did eventually begin to carry his fair share around the house! And of course, there is still PLENTY of room for improvement. In addition to sharing how that shakes out these days, we get into some bad advice for first-time flyers, TV shows that are too scary, KC Chiefs Fatigue, Girl Scout cookies, Senior year tears, your emails and more! Drop us your Valentines Day Hot Takes at Dustin Nickerson...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 4 min
What do Glamour shots, Cinnabon, a Gorilla, and D2: The Might Ducks all have in common? - You guessed it, the Mall. And thanks to Gen Z, they are on the rise and showing no sign of slowing down. This week, Dustin returns home from his weekend out with Taylor Tomlinson, Mel braves a 12hr Volleyball/College Visit to Orange County, TikTok returns, we breaks down Why Gen Z loves the mall, Bingo Dingos on Wicked and Marvel’s Daredevil , your emails and more! Drop us your Valentines Day Hot Takes at D...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Well January certainly claimed it’s name as the worst month this year. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families effected by the LA Fires, First Responders, and sending tons of encouragement to everyone out there volunteering and helping however they can. In addition this week, we take sometime through misty eyes to update you on our son’s Senior Year progress, Why Gen Z is taking the clean road to life, you emails and more! Join us at Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr
We’re back and even though it’s Thursday, it sure feels like a Monday, because it’s January. All of a sudden, everything you ever planned and postponed in December, is HERE! Piles of tasks, appts, and reminders that you emptied your bank account at Christmas, Holiday parties, and to your kids. Well, join us in our misery, as we recap the tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, break down the last 4 days or marital tension, Dustin’s comedy corner, your emails and more! Join us at Dustin Nickerson Comedy ...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or however you celebrate, we asked you for you favorite clips over the past two years, so we brought a few of them together for you today in our first Listener’s Choice Best Of… and then come on back after the new year with an all new episode. What’s some of your favorite podcast moments from the past 2 years to add to our greatest hits episode? Let us know at Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnickersoncomedy Enjoy ...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr
