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 and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeM...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min
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 that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of thre...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr
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. 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 shipping on orders of three o...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 10 min
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. 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 shipping on orders of...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min
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 and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shi...
Mar 16, 2020•58 min
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 . 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 shipping on orders of three or more bot...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 82
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 , available only on Netflix. Your support for her means the world to us, as well. Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an ...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 81
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 . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of next weeks show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advice. Daou Vineyards ...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 80
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 . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of next weeks show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advice. Dao...
Feb 18, 2020•54 min•Ep. 79
Author and podcaster, Elyse Fitzpatrick, hops in the front seat to talk about pessimism, hope and keeping your kids away from those people handing out cards on the Las Vegas Strip. Check out Elyse's books here and the fantastic podcast she does with fellow Front Seater, Jessica Thompson, Front Porch with the Fitzes . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of next weeks show? Call 619-292-87...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 78
The hilarious Dennis Regan hops in the front seat to discuss the pressures of social media, navigating life in a family with eight kids and siblings who abuse the family group chat. Check out Dennis' YouTube series here . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of next weeks show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advice. Daou Vineyards offer...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 77
New York Times bestselling author and motivational speaker, Bob Goff, hops in the front seat to discuss pulling the emergency brake while someone else is driving, how to live a note-worthy life and how to 'read the room'. Check out Bob's latest releases and merchandise here . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of next weeks show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail....
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 76
Comedian, co-host of the Selfhelpless Podcast , and (no kidding) champion foosball player, Kelsey Cook, stops by to talk about setting expectations for a crowd, Thanksgivings in Vegas and growing up in a family built around foosball. Check out Kelsey on Instagram ( @KelseyCookComedy ), on Twitter ( @KelseyCook ) and in her fantastic YouTube series, Wrists of Fury . Want to be a part of next weeks show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advice. Da...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 75
This week, comedian Mike Merryfield hops in the front seat to discuss divorce from the dad's perspective, the trouble with being your own lawyer and why it's important to shield your kids from all the drama. Want to be a part of next weeks show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advice. Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Backseaters can enjoy an exclusive experience by visiti...
Jan 14, 2020•59 min•Ep. 74
Comedian, actor and author, Dov Davidoff (@dovdavidoff), hops in the front seat for a deep conversation on dealing with social anxiety, dealing with tough questions from kids and the nature of complaining. Plus, terrible parenting advice for dealing with a kid who thinks he's too good for public restrooms. Check out Dov's FANTASTIC Late Show set here: https://youtu.be/5DazTOJAJlI Want to be a part of next weeks show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible paren...
Jan 07, 2020•57 min•Ep. 73
In the finale of our listener holiday story series, Dustin and a VERY sick Producer Steven bring you tales of reckless parenting decisions regarding kids on an ATV, boring parenting decisions regarding kids on a trampoline, a sister who's still bossing her family around from across the country and more! Want to be a part of next weeks show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advice. Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with brea...
Dec 31, 2019•53 min•Ep. 72
Our listener stories series continues with tales of breast milk, gifts that never came and a Christmas surprise no one wanted... Want to be a part of next weeks show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and tell us your best (aka WORST) New Year's Eve stories. Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Backseaters can enjoy an exclusive experience by visiting: bit.ly/DaouOffer Check out Dustin's calendar to ...
Dec 24, 2019•55 min•Ep. 71
We start our first of three episodes where YOU, the listeners, are the stars! Today, we have stories about great boyfriends who got banned from family Christmas, terrible boyfriends who SHOULD have gotten banned and whatever the heck a Christmas cantata is... Want to be a part of next weeks show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com and tell us your best (aka WORST) holiday stories. Seeds of Love Bracelets are a daily reminder to embrace love and sow it everywhere you go....
Dec 17, 2019•52 min•Ep. 70
Comedian, musician and Dustin's comedy dad, Tim Hawkins, jumps back in the front seat to discuss Hallmark movies, the stresses working the road can put on a family...and using deodorant again after 15 years. NEW SPONSOR ALERT: Seeds of Love Bracelets are a daily reminder to embrace love and sow it everywhere you go. Use promo code 'dontmakeme' at seedsoflovebracelets.com to get 10% off your entire order. Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few ...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 69
Comedian, author and internet sensation, KevOnStage, hops in the front seat with Dustin to talk birthdays, Chuck E. Cheese's and lying to your Uber driver. NEW SPONSOR ALERT: Seeds of Love Bracelets are a daily reminder to embrace love and sow it everywhere you go. Use promo code 'dontmakeme' at seedsoflovebracelets.com to get 10% off your entire order. Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Backseaters can enjoy an exclusive ex...
Dec 03, 2019•59 min•Ep. 68
Comedian Josh Nelson stops by to talk being a stepson, relating to stepsiblings and (most likely) being a future stepdad. Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Backseaters can enjoy an exclusive experience by visiting: bit.ly/DaouOffer Want to be a part of the show? Call 619-292-8787 and get (TERRIBLE) parenting advice from Dustin and Steven. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 67
Comedian, actress and all around great delightful person, Alyssa Limperis joins the pod to talk about social media, balancing comedy and home life and how to make fun of family in the RIGHT way. Check out Alyssa's hilarious impression of her mom here: http://bit.ly/AlyssaMom Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Backseaters can enjoy an exclusive experience by visiting: bit.ly/DaouOffer Want to be a part of the show? Call 619-2...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 66
COUPLE EPISODE ALERT! This week, singer/songwriter couple, Drew and Ellie Holcomb sit down with Dustin to discuss not sharing a blanket with your spouse, poop in the bathtub and writing jingles for Southwest Airlines (that no one else will ever hear). Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Backseaters can enjoy an exclusive experience by visiting: bit.ly/DaouOffer Want to be a part of the show? Call 619-292-8787 and get (TERRIBL...
Nov 12, 2019•58 min•Ep. 65
Put in your retainer, roll your eyes at your mom and douse yourself in CK One because we're going back to middle school with comedian and social media star, Trey Kennedy (@treykennedy)! Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Backseaters can enjoy an exclusive experience by visiting: bit.ly/DaouOffer Want to be a part of the show? Call 619-292-8787 and get (TERRIBLE) parenting advice from Dustin and Steven. Check out Dustin's cal...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 64
Boo! Dustin's back on the road with John Crist, Aaron Web(b)er and DJ Mykael V and they all get together to talk terrible costume choices, homeschool Halloween and did you ever notice Santa has the same letters as...SATAN??? Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Backseaters can enjoy an exclusive experience by visiting: bit.ly/DaouOffer Want to be a part of the show? Call 619-292-8787 and get (TERRIBLE) parenting advice from Du...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 63
Comedian, actor and internet sensation, Trevor Wallace, stops by to talk about performing under the influence of brisket, doing comedy in the back room of a Marie Calendar's and what NOT to say to a comedian after a show. Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Backseaters can enjoy an exclusive experience by visiting: bit.ly/DaouOffer Want to be a part of the show? Call 619-292-8787 and get (TERRIBLE) parenting advice from Dusti...
Oct 22, 2019•50 min•Ep. 62
Sitcom writer/producer and author, Liz Astrof, chats about noses, making family tragedy funny and giving in to your kids. Her book 'Don't Wait Up: Confessions of a Stay-at-Work Mom' is available now, wherever books are sold. Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Enjoy an exclusive experience by visiting bit.ly/DaouOffer . Want to be a part of the show? Call 619-292-8787 and get (TERRIBLE) parenting advice from Dustin and Steven...
Oct 16, 2019•55 min•Ep. 61
Christian music power couple Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes stop by to discuss the unique challenges of raising kids while out on tour. Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Backseaters can enjoy an exclusive experience by visiting bit.ly/DaouOffer . Want to be a part of the show? Call 619-292-8787 and get (TERRIBLE) parenting advice from Dustin and Steven. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: dustinnickerson.com/shows...
Oct 08, 2019•55 min•Ep. 60
San Diego comedy legend, Erik Knowles, stops by to talk last minute moves, discouraging kids' dreams and adjusting to life in small-town Texas. Daou Vineyards offers an exceptional tasting experience with breathtaking views, just a few hours from LA. Backseaters can enjoy an exclusive experience by visiting bit.ly/DaouOffer . Want to be a part of the show? Call 619-292-8787 and get (TERRIBLE) parenting advice from Dustin and Steven. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: dustinnickerson.co...
Oct 01, 2019•54 min•Ep. 59
Comedian, podcaster ( Private Parts Unknown ) and writer, Sofiya Alexandra, stops by for a deep conversation about struggling through immigration, growing apart from (and then super close to) her mom and moving on after a miscarriage. The topics are heavy but the laughs are plentiful. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 and get (TERRIBLE) parenting advice from Dustin and Steven. Check out Dustin's calendar for a chance to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 58
