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! 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 week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@...
Jun 18, 2020•58 min•Ep. 96
The incredibly funny and insightful Brian Simpson ( @bscomedian ) 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 . Visit takecareof.com to take their online quiz and use promo code 'dontmakeme50' for 50% off your first order of hassle-free vitamins and supplements delivered to you. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeCo...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 20 min
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 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 dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advi...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 95
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! 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 week'...
Jun 08, 2020•55 min
*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 for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 94
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! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noi...
Jun 01, 2020•33 min
Comedian and hopeful future First Gentleman of South Carolina, Mike Goodwin ( @BowtieComedy ), 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 alone before letting children listen along. Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to h...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 93
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! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot No...
May 25, 2020•42 min
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 for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. 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...
May 21, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 92
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 to us at the podcast and will make a difference in the lives of some local comedy venue employees. Our Pa...
May 18, 2020•52 min
Buckle up, because this week we've got a COUPLE EPISODE!!! NEW Frontseater, Caleb Synan , and RETURN Frontseater, Jenny Jennings , 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 bar show. Dustin is putting on an all-ages Zoom show on May 17th to help support local comedy venue employees affected by the outbreak. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased HERE! Our Patre...
May 14, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 91
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 for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red...
May 11, 2020•56 min
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 klan anigans). Dustin is putting on an all-ages Zoom show on May 17th to help support local comedy venue employees affected by the outbreak. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased HERE! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontM...
May 07, 2020•57 min•Ep. 90
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 at DryBarComedy.com for only $1!!! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackTher...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min
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 for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and d...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 89
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 Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine...
Apr 27, 2020•58 min
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 for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. 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 Se...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 88
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 . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine t...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 87
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 for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. 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 S...
Apr 13, 2020•55 min
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 . Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show. Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir ta...
Apr 09, 2020•53 min•Ep. 86
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 and buy Thrice's new album, 'Palms' 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...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 85
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 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 dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to se...
Apr 06, 2020•55 min
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 . 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 week's show? Call 619-292-878...
Apr 02, 2020•55 min•Ep. 84
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 . 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 o...
Mar 31, 2020•54 min•Ep. 83
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 enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVi...
Mar 30, 2020•54 min
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 any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottle...
Mar 27, 2020•53 min
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 occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with p...
Mar 26, 2020•54 min
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 shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackTh...
Mar 25, 2020•54 min
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 FREE by clicking here ! Check out one of the best comedians you'll ever watch do what he does best...Bei...
Mar 24, 2020•58 min
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 any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottle...
Mar 23, 2020•54 min
